hamsterTell Colorado Serum Company to Stop Torturing Hamsters
from Pet in the Pocket
Have you ever tortured a hamster? I am ashamed to admit that as a young pet owner, I once did. I was about four, maybe five years old. My friend and I put my hamster in the middle of a bed sheet we stretched out between us, and we jostled it around, lifting it up and down, catching the poor thing as it went up and down. She was okay and did not get sick, thankfully, but it was a super stupid thing to do. The thing is, I was a little kid who didn’t know better. Cruelty was certainly not my... Read More
gladeIf You Want to Smell Trees, Go Outside!
from Healthy and Hale
The latest Glade candle commercial reminds me of a hilarious—yet wrong, on sooo many levels—incident between my husband and me the other morning. I was preparing my daughter and the toddler I babysit for playing outside, and I called from my daughter’s room and asked him to check on the weather for me. Lately, you can’t be sure if it will be cool or warm—welcome, September!—so I wanted to know if they were okay in shorts. Instead of walking outside to see how hot or cold it was—out the front... Read More
Wendy's chiliIs Wendy's chili fast food?
from The Thinner Me
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Fast food???Have you ever been on the run all day and not packed healthy food with you to eat.  What happens when you get hungry?  We all stop for fast, convenient, and sometimes cheap food.  Do we stop for fast, convenient, cheap, and HEALTHY food?  It's so easy to grab a burger, until we weigh the consequences.  The secret to sticking to our health plan is remembering where we came from (over-weight and unhealthy) and where we're going (healthy and vibrant!). Read More
Clam ChowderClam Chowder With Bacon!
from Cooking Badly
Clam ChowderA few weeks ago, I made my usual trip to Costco and purchased two ginormous cans of clams. I had no idea what I was going to do with them, but I was thinking that I'd like to try making clam chowder, so I did. Luckily, there was a clam chowder recipe already on the back of the large can, so I didn't have to search too far in order to  find what I was looking for. Once I had the recipe in front of me, I set the clams aside, and began dicing some rather large russet potatoes into... Read More
Honey, can you shave my back?Wives: The Unsung Heroes of Our Times
from Romantic Report
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Honey, can you shave my back?Wives do a lot for their husbands and don't always receive the respect that they deserve for the support that they give their husbands behind the scenes. While most people know that many women do more domestic chores than their husbands, there are quite a few more responsibilities that a wife has that often receive little or no attention in the media.  I'm here to set the record straight. 1.  Back Hair Duty. Your husband is just as shy as you about his... Read More
Gluten-free breakfastI cut all wheat out of my diet today!
from The Thinner Me
Wheat-free breakfast!I feel great tonight, better than I've felt in a while!  I've been having quite a bit of indigestion.  Trying to isolate items in my diet to figure out what's making me feel poorly has proven futile, until today.  I decided to cut wheat totally out of my diet.  A few weeks ago I tried cutting all wheat products except 100% whole wheat, but was still feeling blah.  I continued with this eating plan for a few weeks, thinking that 100% whole wheat is... Read More
self improvementSeptember is Self Improvement Month
from Living To Do
Though September is Self Improvement Month, I am inclined to agree with author, creativity coach, artist, and general inspiration Jill Badonsky in that rather than improving ourselves, we should be accepting ourselves as we are. Imagine how much happier we’d be—and how much nicer we’d be to others, too—if we just took the time to love ourselves as we are. Once I was writing for a self-improvement coach’s website and I remarked, “There are so many people with their guides and plans out there to... Read More
kangaroo careMother Brings Newborn Back From Dead
from Pregnant Report
When I was a young pregnant mother-to-be, I’d never even heard of “kangaroo care.” Sure, I’d planned on cuddling my baby once she was born, and looked forward to breastfeeding and bonding with her. But when she was born early—at just over 25 week’s gestation—everything changed. During the first two weeks, I could not touch her aside from stroking her tiny, see-through arm softly through the incubator. This ultimately broke my heart more than so much else did at the time—not being able to touch... Read More
mushrooms10 Ways to Celebrate National Mushroom Month
from Pittsburgh Flowers
If you didn’t already know, mushrooms are a pretty decent food—aside from how they taste, I mean, which can be awesome in its own right. Pennsylvania makes the most mushrooms in the United States, and should be proud of it, considering that they are chock full of selenium, potassium, vitamin D, niacin, and many other nutrients. They’re fat and cholesterol free and low in calories, making them a great snack for dieters. They also make a great substitute for meat. With all of these reasons, how... Read More
vanilla ice creamTwo Scoops of Vanilla, Hold the rBGH
from Dessert Report
One of my absolute favorite ice cream flavors is Breyers double-churned vanilla. I know it’s not the best to buy by any means, but the flavor is just incredible. I’m a big vanilla ice cream eater—unlike the favorite flavors of many people that I know, vanilla is pretty much the only ice cream flavor I love (with the occasional citrus or strawberry exception), and Breyers seems to make it best. Unfortunately, I won’t be buying my favorite ice cream anytime soon—at least, not until Breyers... Read More
veganVegaDeli Café is Hiring
from St. Louis Job Market
A St. Louis A-List restaurant, VegaDeli Café is an all-vegan restaurant that offers a wide assortment of vegan foods. Not only are the owners vegan—the entire staff is, too. So if you’re a St. Louis vegan looking for a place to really shine, promote your ethics, and eat some awesome food, VegaDeli is the place for you. The restaurant serves absolutely no frozen foods; everything is fresh and delicious. Ever wanted to try raw stuffed tomatoes, raw corn chowder, mozzarella cornbread, or a... Read More
outletHelp Keep New Babies Safe
from New Baby Gifts
Since September is Baby Safety Month, it makes sense to keep a baby’s safety in mind when presenting new parents with gifts. Of course, it’s always a good time to think about keeping baby safe and healthy. One of my favorite gifts to include with any new baby gift bag is a set of protective outlet covers. Not only are these very inexpensive, but they’re also something that can be used for many years. I know lots of families go through them. Sometimes when you take one out to vacuum and misplace... Read More
apple monthDelicious Recipes for Apple Month
from Today's Special
September is Apple Month, naturally. Who doesn’t think of apples—plain, caramel-topped, or otherwise—when they think about fall? (And for my fellow fall-lovers, doesn’t that word just make you giddy? It’s closer in the mirror than it appears!) Apples are one of the most delicious gifts from Mother Nature, and it’s high time we made use of them. Here are some fun ways to celebrate Apple Month! Read More
wheat fieldsGluten is in everything!
from The Thinner Me
Comments: 9
Ugh!  It gets so depressing reading bread labels (or any food labels for that matter)!  Can I find a bread product without gluten?  I'm starting to think that I might have to start making my own bread.  I haven't tried a health food store yet.  That might be my next step before getting out the ole rolling pin. My sister in Atlanta introduced me to Ezekiel bread, which contains no gluten,  But it has something else that disagreed with me; lentils!  I need some... Read More
Fitness by PhoneDoes Strength-Training Boost Your Metabolism?
from Healthy and Hale
Fitness by PhoneI recently downloaded a series of fitness exercises onto my phone- some of the exercises are designed with the purpose of increasing muscle mass through anaerobic activities such as Pilates, Yoga, sit-ups, and weight-lifting. As I sweated through the exercises, I wondered how strength-training would affect (if at all) my calorie-burning and metabolic rate. As I usually do when confronted with such a dilemma, I turned to Internet and did a little detective work. Read More
playgroundInterview with Personal Care Assistant
from Health Care Job Market
Ramona* is a Personal Care Assistant for a company that specialize in children with special needs. Here are a few insights she has agreed to share about this career. How did you become a Personal Care Assistant? I was looking for jobs in the health care industry because I’m interested in that field. What does your job entail? There are a lot of things, actually. With the little boys I work with now, I help them become more independent and learn how to do things on their own. I help them with... Read More
choiceChoice USA Hiring Field Director
from Washington DC Job Market
Are you a champion of sexual and reproductive justice? Is freedom of choice one of your key issues? Do you want to help stop the government from placing laws on women’s bodies—and to help make sure every young person has access to accurate information about sex? If so, you might want to apply to become the next Choice USA Field Director. As the Choice USA Field Director, you will be responsible for organizing important campaigns, planning training operations, managing budgets and staff, and... Read More
Great AmericaI'm back from vacation!
from The Thinner Me
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Great AmericaWhere have I been?  Out of town.  We brought our daughter's laptop computer, as it's the newest one in the house, not knowing we couldn't post messages from it.  I'm sure if we had taken time to sit down and figure out why, we could have solved the problem.  But we didn't have time to mess with the computer. We headed down to a place called Angels Camp, CA, just southeast of Sacramento.  My sweet cousin and her husband let us use their timeshare and it was... Read More
bathroomGetting Cozy in the Loo
from Romantic Talk
Who ever said the bathroom was limited to bathing, shaving, and peeing didn’t experience the fun of playing with his or her partner in the small room. Bathrooms might be tiny (or not—I’ve seen some huge ones), but they are full of dozens of fun ways to have a good time with your partner. And while that may sound sexual, many are simply funny, or intimate, ways to spend time together. To prove it, here are a dozen ways to have fun in the bathroom without having sex. 12. Play Tricks on One... Read More
bouncerJump Houses: THE Source for Your Child’s Daily Lead Allowance!
from Single Mother Talk
When I read this, my heart absolutely sank. My child loves bounce houses. When she was a preemie, she had a sensory issue where she needed constant input and bounced or rocked all of the time. She still rocks sometimes as a self-soothing mechanism. Two of the things we came up with in a plan with her physical therapist (who, by the way, was made of awesome) were 1. using a bouncer that you sit on and hop all over the house with and 2. taking her to places like the park to swing and the bounce... Read More

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